A few(by that I mean QUITE a few lol) questions about dworf rabbits?

Question

Okay so I decided I would really like to have a dworf bunny baby,as I already have 2 cats and 2 dogs and would like to have another addition to my pet family :) lol.I will either get one or two,(more likely just one though lol),and I'm going to build it myself with those cubic organizers.

I heard the bunnies(at the store I go to) cost about 10 dollars.But I have a few questions about everything.

What are the BASIC things that are needed in a rabbit's cage?(I am brand new to this,so I really know almost nothing about them,but I will learn more before I bring a bunny into my home).

For water,can you just put it in a bowl or it has to be in like a bottled thing?(You know what I mean XD)

I'm a little worried about this so I'm going to ask anyway lol,do rabbits GENERALLY bite people?

How much do you think it will cost for food and what not?(The only things I know the cost of are the cubic cage I am making and the bunny)

How would I feed this?What will it's diet be is more of what I mean by that question lol.

Should I make any other pieces besides just a general open piece for the bunny's cage?Like,should I make a little private area attatched to the cage for her(it's a female bunny that I would like,all though I have none picked out that I like yet)?

My rabbit is going to be an INDOOR rabbit at all times just to add a little detail to the question above lol.

Thanks everyone :),really appreciated :D lol.

Answer 1

If you have big animals like cats and dogs, I wouldn't advise getting a rabbit.  Those animals don't mix, especially if the dogs are fully grown.  Even if your other animals are friendly, the rabbit may become so frightened that it could break its own back.  So just don't do it.  Good luck.

Answer 2

For the cage: food bowl, litter pan, water bottle, a little hut/house and possibly a blanket

Drink: water bottle

Food: its cheap. Get the big bag of pellets. (I dont recall a price sorry) and food WILL last a while.

Bite: mine only bit when she was ticked.

Diet: the pellets and for treats, carrots and raw oats (just the one minute oatmeal by uncle quaker)

Edit: also kitty litter for the litter pan! And wood shavings for lining the cage (buy at a pet store)

Answer 3

Basically, you need food, water, hay and bedding (and if you choose to use a litter box, which I recommend, a box) and probably some toys.

Either way is fine, some rabbits won't drink out of a bottle though.

Rabbits usually don't bite. Some male breeds nibble on their owners sometimes but not out of aggression, as to say you're mine.

I get two 2.5 lbs bags of food for $7, hay is about 10, my bedding is 16.99 but its lasts a long time, the wood i got is 2.99. (all CDN).

Baby bunnies only eat pellets and hay. After 3 or 4 months you can start introducing veggies and fruits. After a year, veggies should be a big component of the diet.

Some bunnies like sleeping in private, mine does.

Also, I would strongly advise you not to buy it at a store, find a breeder, bunnies are generally not that expensive.

If you do a google search on taking care of rabbits there's a lot of information out there. That's what I did before I got mine.

Anywho, good luck.

Answer 4

It's actually 'dwarf' not 'dworf'. And if you have dogs and cats, you may want to consider a larger breed rabbit.

Dwarfs are actually more active than other breeds and need more space, not less. They can be more territorial and more prone to nip.

They also are more prone to teeth issues and the like since they are inbred to get their smaller stature.

Pet stores also lie and say their unweaned babies are dwarfs when they grow up ten times the size.

Please adopt http://www.petfinder.com/ http://www.rabbit.org/adoption/index.htm...

Answer 5

the basic things u will need are food, water, substrate (sand, ect). for the water i would put it in one of those fresh water things when ever they drink. expensive but will ensure nice clean water. yes they do bite and sometimes make u bleed. im unaware of their diet but where u get them u should be able to ask and they will be more than happy to help. uh really depends if u want another room they may use it for different things u never know. hope this helps, good luck w/ ur new furry friend

Answer 6

1. In an indoor cage, you'll need a few things:

Food dish- I prefer using a heavy ceramic bowl. This way, they can't tip the bowl over or throw it around, wasting all the food.

Water dish- You can use a heavy ceramic bowl for this too, or a water bottle. Personally, I prefer the bottle because the water stays fresh and clean longer.

Litterbox- If you choose to littertrain. I just use a regular, small, plastic cat box. I get them at Walmart for about $4.

You can of course also include toys, cat beds, anything you want to spoil your bunny with!

2. Rabbits can bite. All animals with teeth can bite and most animals with teeth WILL bite. But it is generally not common for rabbits to be aggressive animals. I would suggest a buck (boy) over a doe (girl). The does do tend to get aggressive and territorial when they mature, but on the whole, bucks tend to be really friendly and outgoing throughout their lives. Of course, it depends on the individual bunny, so spend some time with it before you buy it to better evaluate it's individual personality.

3. I buy Blue Seal Hutch 17, a 50 lb. bag, for around $12 each. I have 7 rabbits, plus babies, so it lasts us a good month or so. With only one rabbit, you'll probably have to buy smaller amounts. I suggest getting the Small World rabbit pellets from Walmart. They come in a green bag and are about $4 a bag, if I remember right. I looked at the ingredients one time, and it actually looked like a pretty decent rabbit feed. You'll also need timothy hay. This you can also get at Walmart for about $3 a bag. Rabbits need at least a handful of timothy hay daily. I also sprinkle a pinch of rolled oats (regular uncooked oatmeal) over their pellets daily to add to fur condition.

4. Yes, rabbits do like to have a private area attached onto their cage for sleeping and resting. But if you keep the rabbit indoors, it's not totally necessary as long as the cage is kept in a bedroom, or somewhere without tons of traffic going through. That being said, you do want it to be in a room that you'll be in often. Rabbits are social animals and like company.

Hope this helped! Feel free to e-mail me if you have any other questions. I'm also starting a new rabbit care website if you want to check it out:

http://oakridgecare.bravehost.com/

Answer 7

Most rabbits don't bite people.

Here is a great link for you- the house rabbit society.

Look all over their site, and read.

Rabbits need timothy hay, timothy pellets, fresh greens, (lots of fresh greens), some fresh vegitables- carrots, squash- things like that, a safe house, sleeping space, a water sipper (the hanging thing) and

vet care...

Find a good local vet who treats pocket pets and go talk to him or her- often they will have rabbit info in the office that will tell you about care and feeding, and they might know a good breeder.

Consider getting your rabbit from a good breeder rather than the pet shop, sometimes pet shop bunnys have been exposed to rabbit diseases that can cause long term problems.

Consider also having your vet check out your new bunny, and talk to you about tooth triming- most bunnys eventualy need help to keep their teeth the right legnth, and not just the front ones, but the back ones you can not see.

Oh yes, rabbit proof your house- all electrical and phone cords UP- rabbits chew things...